Research Technician I - Pediatrics

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

403B retirement plan

Flexible vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a laboratory assistant to support department research activities. Under supervision, you will assist with data collection, experimental execution, and routine lab tasks in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will record results, assist with data interpretation, and help maintain inventories and equipment. Candidates with an interest in biology and chemistry, plus flexibility to learn new techniques, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• Minimum experience: none
• Experience with zebrafish is desirable
• Proficiency in fish room management is preferred
• Flexible schedule and willingness to learn
• Strong observations and data recording skills

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects and perform routine experiments.
• Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
• Assist with evaluation, interpretation and quality control of experimental data.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff to evaluate data.
• Order and maintain inventories of supplies.
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized lab equipment.
• Prepare media and maintain cells using standard culturing techniques.
• Oversee daily lab operations in absence of supervisor or PI.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Documentation

Records management

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Under general supervision provide support for department research through projects, maintenance and communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental designs for sponsored research projects, and perform routine experiments.
• Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
• Assist with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
• Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing in techniques.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principle Investigator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Preferred Experience: Candidates with undergraduate experience in zebrafish research is desirable.

Proficiency in fish room management and knowledge of fish room is necessary.

Flexibility in schedule and availability is needed.

Desire to learn and incorporate new knowledge is desirable.

Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

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About Us

Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life-changing discovery.